Ahoy! Welcome Aboard!
Embark on the adventure of a lifetime with Tradewinds Charters, the ultimate whale watching and fishing hotspot on the Oregon Coast! For over 80 years, our Depoe Bay whale-watching tours have dazzled and amazed guests, offering the best whale watching Oregon has to offer. With our fleet of 6 state-of-the-art, fully equipped vessels and our experienced, knowledgeable, and super-friendly captains and crew, we specialize in family-friendly whale watching and scenic boat tours.
But wait, there's more! We offer some of the best adrenaline-pumping sportfishing adventures tailored to create unforgettable memories. Embrace our "Quit Wishin' Go Fishin'" spirit and charter one of our fishing trips. Our fishing trips cater to anglers of all skill levels, targeting a variety of fish species. Embark on our popular 5-hour Bottom Fishing trip to catch Lingcod, Sea Bass, Canaries, Cabezon, Quillback, China Rock, and Sea Trout, or enhance your experience with our 5-hour Bottom Fishing and Crabbing combo for a taste of Oregon's delicious Dungeness crab.
For the ultimate challenge, join our Salmon Fishing trip during the Coho and Chinook Salmon season, and experience the excitement of multiple fish on at once and the iconic Salmon dance. Or, try our Pacific Halibut trip starting in May, and reel in one of the best-eating fish out there.
If you're up for a high-energy experience, our Albacore Tuna trip, starting in mid-July, is perfect for seasoned fishermen and newcomers alike. With satellite imagery to locate these Silver Bullets, you'll have multiple hookups and even more opportunities for fun.
We offer online booking and discounts for booking online, as well as discounts for veterans, military, and frontline workers. At our office, you can purchase fishing licenses and take advantage of our additional services, such as fish filleting, crab cooking, and vacuum packing. We also offer private charters for memorial ashes at sea and weddings.
Tradewinds Charters is committed to operating sustainably, and we proudly partner with the Oregon Kelp Alliance (ORKA) to help preserve our kelp forests. We can't wait to welcome you aboard and show you the beauty of Oregon's marine wildlife, all in a family-friendly, professional, and fun environment!
Tradewinds is located on highway 101 at the North end of the bridge in Downtown Depoe Bay. Our private dock is located conveniently just below our office. With flags flying you’ll see our office which overlooks both the Pacific Ocean, and our harbor. We are always happy to answer your questions, so just give us a call at 541-765-2345 or fill out our Information Request Form. From individuals to large groups, Tradewinds, with our vast experience, is here to provide you with your best ocean experience. Be sure and explore the rest of our web site for great pictures and details about our charter services.
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The Staff and Skippers here at Tradewinds
BE SURE TO CHECK OUT OUR DAILY FISHING REPORT BELOW TO STAY CAUGHT UP ON ALL THE ACTION!
Here Fishy Fishy…
6-3-2023
Mellissa Sumner
Morning Star, Mr. Max, Mariner, Kadaho and Outer Limits set out this morning with excited anglers! We put some impressive Ling cod on the boats today. It was a beautiful ocean and everyone had a great time.
Starting June 12, Halibut limit is 2 per day and you still get to keep your rockfish and ling cod!! Join us on one of our fishing trips for an unforgettable experience. Our expert Captains will take you to the best fishing spots in the area! The ocean looks great again starting Tuesday. Give us a call at (541)765-2345 or book your spot online at https://www.tradewindscharters.com
Quit Wishin' Go Fishin' 🎣 and Whale Watching too 🐳
Fishing Seasons for Depoe Bay Oregon
2023
Spring All-Depth Halibut Season: Opens May 1st
Back-Up Dates (If Quota Remains): TBA
Summer All-Depth Halibut Season: Opens In August. Date TBA.
Summer Selective Coho Salmon Season: Opens June 17th-August 31st.
Bag Limit: 2 Fin clipped coho *chinook prohibited
September Non-selective Coho Salmon Season: Opens September 1st - 30th
Bag Limit: 2 Fish Limit. *1 Chinook Permitted
Albacore Tuna Fishing – Start checking our fishing reports towards the end of June for catch updates.
Deep Water Lingcod Trips – Open until June 30th and then re-opens September 1st.
Bottom Fishing Trips – Open year round
Whale Watching –
Embark on an unforgettable whale watching experience with our premier Depoe Bay whale-watching tours. During the winter months of December through February and the spring months of March through May, our vessels venture into the open ocean to witness the majestic migration of Gray Whales. In the winter, these magnificent creatures travel south from their Alaskan summer feeding grounds to the warm, shallow lagoons of northern Mexico, while in the spring, they make their way back north to Alaska.
But the excitement doesn't end there! In the summer months and well into the fall, we are thrilled to have resident Gray Whales that call Depoe Bay their home, providing fantastic whale watching opportunities almost year-round. These magnificent residents feed right here in Depoe Bay, and we've even given names to our beloved local Gray Whales.
With a remarkable 98% sighting success rate on our cruises, you'll be sure to hear exhilarating cries of "Thar she blows!" echoing around the boat as we bring you up close and personal with these awe-inspiring giants of the sea. Experience the best whale watching on the Oregon Coast and create memories that will last a lifetime.
Ocean Dungeness Crabbing – Open thru October 15, 2023
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